Chicken Tikka Masala

Tired of the same old take-out options? Turns out, the Indian staple chicken tikka masala is easy to make at home! The key is marinating the chicken ahead of time in a blend of yogurt, olive oil and spices to infuse it with flavor and retain moisture while cooking. Meanwhile, prepare a savory tomato-cream sauce filled with spices like coriander, turmeric, Garam Masala and curry powder. Make your own ghee by melting butter in a saucepan and skimming off the whey, or find it in the Asian section of most groceries stores. Serve this comforting chicken dinner with basmati rice or naan.

Stir heavy cream into the tomato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 4 minutes. Stir the chicken pieces into the sauce to coat; transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro to serve.

Mealthy tip:

Stuck with a cabinet filled with old spices you never use? Spices lose much of their flavor after about six months, so it's better to buy them in small quantities from bulk aisles or spice stores as you need them instead of purchasing jars at the grocery store.

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Greg Jones says:

Gone are the days of buying frozen, store bought tikka masala. This recipe is incredibly easy! The creamy tomato sauce is fantastic. This is definitely a classic, tried and true recipe that I enjoy each time I make.

Sam Dalton says:

Traditional, classic dish. The marinade and sauce were spot on. The meat was tender and overall very good flavor. Can't wait to make this again.